Senior Analyst, Power and Energy, Pretoria at Fitch Solutions

What We Offer:

• Great development opportunities for someone looking to become a subject matter expert in power markets, renewable technologies and economics.
• Potential to get in front of our clients to present research views and assist them with investment projects.
• Develop a holistic ‘connected thinking’ approach to analysis through collaboration with economists, political experts, and sector specialists.

We’ll Count on You To:

• Take ownership of a suite of region-specific reports, datasets and 10-year forecasts.
• Identify and analyse key power market and renewable trends and articulate the risks and opportunities facing sector stakeholders up and down the value chain.
• Produce insightful and actionable research and contribute to ad hoc reports and special projects as you become a subject matter expert.
• Interact with and support our global sales team and with clients to communicate our industry views and drive engagement with our data.
• Support team leaders in the development of new research initiatives evolving with the industry. 

What You Need to Have:

• A degree with a focus on Power, Economics, Finance, International Relations or a related field.
• At least 2 years relevant experience in power markets, related economics, renewable technology related analysis and research.
• Demonstrable ability to solve problems using critical, rational and creative thinking.
• Strong writing and numeracy skills are essential, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Existing experience working in some of the following: power market economics/politics, electricity prices, transmission grids, power storage, renewables and broader topics such as CAPEX and decarbonisation.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, while being able to convey key points effectively.
• Ability to convey, clearly and concisely, key points through verbal and graphic skills
• Ability to work as part of a larger team and being willing to take on projects at short notice